College campuses have long noticed a larger female student body than the guys. Not only have the ladies outnumbered the guys, the have also out performed them. A current study released this week shows that the gap between male and female students has stopped getting bigger. They are also evening out in enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs.

One notable exception is young Hispanic men – especially new immigrants – who are falling further behind Hispanic women.

Men account for 43 percent of overall college enrollment and earn 43 percent of bachelor’s degrees – figures that have remained consistent since the early 2000s.

However, the analysis by the Washington-based American Council on Education shows the disparity lies largely in the fact that men are much less likely than women to go to college – or return to college – later in life: Undergraduate men age 25 or older are outnumbered by women in the same age group 2-to-1.

“Traditional” students who head directly to college from high school are split between the genders. Men still lead in the number of PhD and MD degrees awarded, while the genders are about even in graduate programs in law and business administration.

Men may be ahead in PhD programs, but women in large numbers are also earning their masters degrees. As stated above, men and women in equal numbers are earning their MBA degrees and degrees like juris doctor programs.

Earning your bachelors degree in business might not seem like the best idea during and economic downturn, but some schools have students getting jobs upon graduation. Business week is ranking those schools by whether or not students were able to get jobs upon graduation. Some schools fared better than others.
1. McIntire School of Commerce – University of Virginia – The McIntire School of Commerce is regarded as one of the nation’s finest business schools, offering world-class programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
2. Mendoza College of Business – Notre Dame – The Mendoza College of Business is a premier Catholic business school that fosters academic excellence while being faithful to the ideals of community, and individual integrity.
3. Wharton School of Business – … | Read the rest of this entry »

Civil engineers design things. They often build roads, tunnels and bridges, as well as sewer systems, water ways, and dams. They must consider many factors in their designs, from the costs to making sure the structure will stay intact during bad weather, erosion or earthquakes. This is one of the oldest types of engineering, with military engineering being the oldest.
There are a lot of great engineering schools across the country, but for your undergraduate work, which schools are the best options for you? Us News has ranked a few of the top schools with undergraduate civil engineering programs.
1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
2. United States Military Academy
3. Bucknell University
4. Cooper Union
5. California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo
6. Harvey Mudd College
Earning … | Read the rest of this entry »

Nursing is a rewarding career that can earn you a big salary while you help people. Nurses with advanced degrees are in demand and projected to have major job growth over the next decade. Earning your advanced nursing degree or RN to MSN degree can give you the training you need to become a high level nursing professional.
US News ranks the top 10 graduate schools for graduate nursing degrees.
1. University of Washington
2. University of California–San Francisco
3. University of Pennsylvania
4. Johns Hopkins University
5. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
6. University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill (School of Nursing)
7. Oregon Health and Science University
8. University of Illinois–Chicago
9. University of Maryland–Baltimore
10. University of Pittsburgh–Main Campus
In some areas of nursing, and advanced degree is … | Read the rest of this entry »

Going to graduate school and earning your masters degree or PhD is a big decision to make after you graduate with your bachelors degree. US news and world report posted some information on having a graduate degree.

Those who finish their grad degrees also tend to earn bigger paychecks. The average worker with a college degree earns about $42,000 a year. Master’s degree recipients earn an average of $52,000. Ph.D.’s earn an average of about $71,000 a year. And those who’ve earned professional degrees such as law or medicine earn an average of about $82,000.
But since grad courses can be expensive, and most students have to borrow to pay at least some of their tuition, it would be foolish not to at least consider the … | Read the rest of this entry »

Teachers are a very important part of our society. Teachers play an important role in the development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students, both socially and intellectually. Earning a bachelors degree in teaching can give you the opportunity for a career where you help to educate others. US News ranks the top liberal arts schools for earning your teaching bachelors degree.
1. Pomona College
2. Swarthmore College
3. Davidson College
4. Oberlin College
5. Earlham College
6. Carleton College
7. Haverford College
8. Williams College

9. Reed College
10. College of Wooster
Students earning their online teaching degree or campus bachelors degree program learn to hey plan, evaluate, and assign lessons, and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers will … | Read the rest of this entry »

Electrical engineers design and develop electrical equipment. Mathematical principles are at the basis of engineering, and are used to help electrical engineers to develop devices such as electric motors, machinery controls, and more. Electrical engineer degree holders design the electrical systems of vehicles, radars and navigation, and aircraft. Electrical engineering degree courses cover robotics, integrated circuits, power systems, and computer hardware design. Us News has ranked to best undergraduate engineering schools that specialize in electrical, electronics, and communications.
1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
2. Cooper Union
3. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
4. California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo
5. Harvey Mudd College
6. Bucknell University
7. United States Air Force Academy
8. United States Naval Academy
9. Rowan University
10. United States Military … | Read the rest of this entry »

Financial cutbacks and budget crises in our public universities across the country are changing the typical admissions protocol from years back. US news and World Report talks about 5 things you might find different about the admissions process this year.
1. SATs won’t count as much. Students who get good grades but score poorly on tests will have a better shot of getting into their dream schools. College officials say more students are taking ACTs. And some college admissions officers say that high Advance Placement test scores wow them more than any other score.
2. Students will likely choose better colleges. The Department of Education will notify students of the freshman retention and graduation rates of each college to which they apply for financial aid.
3. The … | Read the rest of this entry »

Psychologists study human behavior and mental processes through observation and interpretation. Psychology degree holders work in a variety of settings based on their degree level. Some fields include metal health care in hospital or clinical settings, schools and private settings. US News has ranked the top schools for psychology degrees.
1. Stanford University
2. University of California–Berkeley
3. Harvard University
4. University of California–Los Angeles
5. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
6. Yale University
7. University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign
8. Princeton University
9. University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
10. University of Wisconsin–Madison
Earning your bachelors of science in psychology online, or at a campus program can prepare you for a job where you help people. The best job opportunities will be available to those who continue their education with a master’s … | Read the rest of this entry »

Many first year college students do not return for their second year. As many as 1 in 3 will not return for various reasons. It is in the best interest of the university to help make sure these students return to complete their bachelor’s degree program. US News has ranked national colleges according to their freshman retention rate.
1. Yale University New Haven, CT 98.8%
2. Columbia University New York, NY 98.5%
3. Stanford University Stanford, CA 98.0%
4. … | Read the rest of this entry »